Support Groups and Rehabilitation
Inova is pleased to offer numerous free support groups in convenient locations throughout Northern Virginia to help both patients and caregivers:
Stroke survivors and caregivers
Inova currently offers free support groups for stroke survivors and caregivers at multiple locations throughout Northern Virginia. These gatherings can be very helpful to individuals recovering from a stroke and to their caregivers. Among the numerous topics discussed:
- Understanding stroke and how it affects you physically
- Reducing risk for stroke
- Adjusting to and safely performing daily activities
- Nutrition and fitness
- Available community services
Stroke Survivors and Caregivers – Fairfax area
2990 Telestar Court
Falls Church, VA 22042
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Free. Meets the second Tuesday of every month, 7 to 8:30 p.m. No registration is required. For more information, email Laura Buhler, laura.buhler@inova.org.
Stroke Survivors and Caregivers – Inova Fair Oaks Medical Campus
Inova Fair Oaks Medical Campus
3580 Joseph Siewick Drive
Inova Cancer Center, Lower Level – Room B
Fairfax, VA 22033
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Free. A support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers, sponsored by Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at 3580 Joseph Siewick Drive, in Conference Room B, on the Inova Fair Oaks Medical Campus. For information, email Jill Fitzgerald, jill.fitzgerald@inova.org.
Stroke Survivors and Caregivers – Inova Loudoun Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital
44045 Riverside Parkway
Second floor, Patient Education Room
Leesburg, VA 20176
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Free. Meets the second Wednesday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon. No registration required. For more information, email Jill Lieb, jill.lieb@inova.org.
Stroke Survivors – Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
2501 Parkers Lane
Bridge Kitchen - Outpatient Neuro Rehab Unit
Alexandria, VA 22306
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Free. Meets the second Thursday of every month from 12:10 – 1 p.m. No registration required. For more information, email Rachel Jenkins, rachel.jenkins@inova.org.
Meet the Survivor – Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
2501 Parkers Lane
5B Day Room
Alexandria, VA 22306
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Free. Meet the Survivor is a support group for patients recovering from stroke or brain injury that is facilitated by survivors of those same conditions. Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. For more information, call 703-664-7190.
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital also offers a mentoring program that brings together in a mentoring relationship recovered brain injury or stroke survivors and patients newly adjusting to brain injury or stroke.
Nationally recognized rehabilitation
Inova provides a full spectrum of therapeutic and support services, including pain management, rehabilitation services, nutrition services, pastoral care and emotional and support services for patients and their families.
Learn more about Inova's highly regarded neurological rehabilitation services to help individuals affected by stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord or neuromuscular disease achieve day-to-day functioning and independence.